Comments on: A Book Vending Machine?

By: Bill

Bill — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:15:06 +0000

Are there vending machines like this that are used as satellite drops from a central library for books ordered on-line. A kiosk type structure or where one or more machines could be built into the wall of an existing store like a market or drug stores is what I have in mind. A dispensary like this could be used to distribute books within a library's jurisdiction when orders are placed and the borrower would be notified which kiosk to go to and when.

By: Neli

Neli — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 13:03:07 +0000

how is its structure..can you teach me how? i actually only need to know the structure of a vending machine for my project and i can't find one..so..please! thank you so much!

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 06:12:44 +0000

How about Laptop Lending Machines? See www.laptopsanytime.com

By: Libraries turn vending machines into lending machines « i'm with the brand

Libraries turn vending machines into lending machines « i'm with the brand — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:01:49 +0000

[...] to each people where they are, when they want it, in a way that is easy, convenient, and intuitive. Library vending machines make literacy more accessible, and access more timely and relevant. These machines give libraries [...]

By: Fred

Fred — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:51:09 +0000

Mark, Here is an update number for Brodart. 800.474.9816 Extensions are the same..76305 or 76355.

By: Fred

Fred — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:14:12 +0000

The Book Lending Library Machine is sold by Brodart Company of Williamsport PA- 1800 820-4377 ext. 76305 or 76355

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:31:43 +0000

Who sells the book vending machines and how can I buy one? Thanks, Mark

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:48:16 +0000

It would be difficult to stock titles that readers don’t recognize, since they wouldn’t be able to flip through the pages or read the back cover. There’s less risk with lending machines since people are borrowing and not purchasing, but still…

By: Kay

Kay — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:16:48 +0000

I’ve seen them on Barcelona subway platforms. Bestselling paperbacks, mostly.

By: Rich Rennicks

Rich Rennicks — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:38:47 +0000

I like this idea. It’s perfect for hot titles. Could even be adapted for bookstores to use. Imagine a book vending machine in the lobby of a local school or at the mini-mall (in markets too small for a typical mall-store).

By: m. heart

m. heart — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:58:11 +0000

This is a brilliant idea, especially for small towns where the libraries have very limited hours (like where I live, for example).

By: Juliana

Juliana — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:55:30 +0000

Here in São Paulo (Brazil) we have some book vending machines in the subway but I never saw “lending machines”. It’s a pretty nice idea indeed! Libraries 24/7!